Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Immigration Law Partner in Charlotte
Founded in 1997, Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm is one of the largest immigration firms in the Carolinas, serving individuals and businesses of all sizes across diverse industries. Our team of nearly 50 professionals, including 10 attorneys with over 125 years of combined experience, specializes in immigration law, with five attorneys holding North Carolinas highest certification in immigration law. We combine advanced technology with a personalized approach, prioritizing responsiveness and client service while delivering innovative legal solutions. Recognized as thought leaders, we maintain long-standing partnerships with corporate clients built on trust, offering global visa services, work site compliance, and litigation expertise. Our WBENC-certified, majority women-owned firm invests in infrastructure and processes to ensure efficient client interactions, measuring feedback to maintain high satisfaction.We operate with a flat fee structure for transparent pricing, enabling accurate expense planning. Committed to community impact, we support local and national nonprofits through the Garfinkel Charitable Fund, reflecting our values of inclusion and social justice. Our mission centers on client service, partnering with HR teams and leadership to provide effective, responsive legal work. With fluency in nine languages, we address complex immigration needs across 50+ countries, offering tailored strategies for employment-based, family-based, and global visa solutions. Our vision aligns with globalizations demands, empowering businesses to access global talent and thrive in competitive markets.
Services
Employment-Based Immigration
Family-Based Immigration
Global Visas
Work Site Compliance
Litigation
PERM Processing
E-Verify Solutions
Corporate Immigration Policy
Visa Appeals
Temporary Protected Status
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in immigration law with board-certified specialists.
- Personalized approach combining technology and client-focused service.
- Global network addressing immigration needs across 50+ countries.
- Transparent flat fee pricing structure for predictable costs.
- WBENC-certified, majority women-owned firm committed to community impact.
Associations and certifications
- WBENC
- Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers
What people say
Extremely high efficiency
Stellar support
Provided right help
Smooth process
Dedicated professionals
Services
Employment-Based Immigration
We represent U.S. and foreign companies in securing employment-based visas, including H-1B, L-1, and O-1 categories. Our expertise covers PERM labor certifications, green card processing, and compliance strategies. With over 100 years of combined attorney experience, we develop tailored solutions for Fortune 100 firms and small businesses across 50+ countries.
Family-Based Immigration
Our team guides clients through family-based petitions, including spousal visas, parent petitions, and sibling sponsorships. We handle complex cases involving provisional waivers, consular processing, and Temporary Protected Status. With board-certified specialists, we provide individualized support for families navigating U.S. immigration requirements.
Global Visas
We assist businesses and individuals with international visa needs, including work permits, corporate relocations, and visitor visas. Our attorneys have 85+ years of combined experience securing visas for clients in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Services include document preparation, compliance audits, and expatriate policy development.
Work Site Compliance
Our compliance team helps employers navigate I-9 requirements, E-Verify enrollment, and ICE audit responses. We provide onsite training programs for HR professionals and develop institutional compliance procedures. Services include labor market testing, public access file management, and merger/acquisition immigration due diligence.
Litigation Services
We litigate visa denials, delays, and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issues in federal court. Our attorneys specialize in compelling USCIS action through lawsuits, often resolving cases before trial. With expertise in administrative law, we handle RFE responses, motion to reopen filings, and judicial review of adverse immigration decisions.
People
Meredith W. Barnette
Partner
Board-certified immigration law specialist with 20+ years of experience in employment-based visas and global compliance. Leads complex PERM cases and corporate immigration policy development.
William Crotty
Associate Attorney
Focuses on family-based immigration and consular processing. Provides multilingual support for clients navigating visa petitions and adjustment of status.
Brian Daza
Associate Attorney
Specializes in litigation and visa appeals. Advocates for clients facing RFEs, visa denials, and EAD delays through federal court actions.
Ana Delgado Hualde
Associate Attorney
Expert in global visa solutions and outbound immigration. Advises multinational corporations on work permit strategies and expatriate management.
Nam Douglass
Partner
Board-certified specialist in employment-based immigration. Leads corporate compliance initiatives and represents Fortune 500 companies in audit defense.
Questions
What immigration services does Garfinkel offer?
We provide employment-based visas, family petitions, global visa solutions, work site compliance, litigation, and PERM processing for businesses and individuals worldwide.
How experienced is Garfinkel's team?
Our attorneys have 125+ years of combined experience, including five North Carolina Board Certified Immigration Law Specialists and multilingual staff fluent in nine languages.
Can Garfinkel handle urgent visa issues?
Yes, we litigate visa delays and denials in federal court, often resolving cases quickly through legal action to compel government decisions.
What compliance services are available?
We offer I-9 audit preparation, E-Verify enrollment, onsite training programs, and corporate policy development to ensure immigration law compliance.
How does Garfinkel support global businesses?
We assist with international work permits, corporate relocations, expatriate policies, and multijurisdictional compliance across 50+ countries.
What payment options exist?
We use a transparent flat fee structure with competitive pricing, avoiding hidden costs and enabling accurate budget planning for immigration expenses.
